Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 15,852 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Mills.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Mills.
0.00
0-0Liverpool get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Nicola Carlo Di Loreto flicks a high ball forward to Emile Njanka who takes it down. Emile Njanka sees a break and surges forward. Emile Njanka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.55
0-0Silvio Tavares threads the ball through to Emile Njanka. Emile Njanka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
26.21
1-0Nicola Carlo Di Loreto threads a neat ball through to Noboyuki Akio. Noboyuki Akio sees Frans Johansson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frans Johansson knocks in a cross ball towards Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.12
Ian Zonneveld chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler skips past Silvio Tavares! Arno Winkler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Sebastien Wilmots reads it well. Good save!
45.00
Rodrigo Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
47.53
1-1Rodrigo Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo makes a great pass forward. Arno Winkler runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.29
1-1Manchester City are in full control of this game.
54.54
Emile Njanka runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emile Njanka controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.15
2-1Noboyuki Akio catches Fabian Natale Olivi on the ankles. The referee warns Noboyuki Akio to calm down! Fabian Natale Olivi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.44
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto launches a long ball forward. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alin Dobos who gathers it comfortably.
65.03
Ian Zonneveld kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Arno Winkler. With a superhuman jump, Arno Winkler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Sebastien Wilmots!
67.45
2-1Nicola Carlo Di Loreto barges into Phil Hackworth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Phil Hackworth runs off the knock.
69.42
Silvio Tavares makes a probing pass to Noboyuki Akio. Noboyuki Akio takes it forward alone. Noboyuki Akio edges inside the box! Noboyuki Akio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.01
Stefano Evangelisti threads a neat ball through to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson makes a deft header. Alin Dobos punches it away to safety.
73.44
3-1Silvio Tavares knocks the ball forward to Emile Njanka. Emile Njanka picks a pass forward to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Duncan Brady clears it off the line with his head!
77.31
Fabian Natale Olivi kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.14
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto makes a simple pass to Martin Partin. Martin Partin surges forward with the ball. Martin Partin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola C. De Rosa.
90.00
With imagination, Noboyuki Akio plays the ball forward to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
22.7%
43.9%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Emile Njanka of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastien Wilmots (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Silvio Tavares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nicola Carlo Di Loreto (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Youri Netto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emile Njanka (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Noboyuki Akio (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Martin Partin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefano Evangelisti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frans Johansson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Martin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Siaka Bakayoko (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Saidu A. West (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Alberto Amoroso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arturo Sierra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alin Dobos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicola C. De Rosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gunnar El-Fakiri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pierre G. Lantignotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Zonneveld (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabian Natale Olivi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Pardo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Phil Hackworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arno Winkler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adam Lawrence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Weigel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Moffat (MID) | 0 | |